The Clinical Planner is accountable for onboarding new patients requiring Personal Support Services within an assigned district, through the assessment, implementation, and evaluation of a wide range of clinical and personal care interventions. 

ACCOUNTABILITIES 

• Performs the initial assessment of care needs for new patients and establishes the individual care plans for patient services, in accordance with Funder service requirements. 

• Completes the initial safety assessment of a new patients’ living environment to ensure employees will be working in safe and healthy work conditions. 

• Performs the initial personal care services for new patients. 

• Assesses patient needs to identify the appropriateness for either Health Support Worker or Personal Support Worker care. 

• Assesses the ability to shift scheduled patient care to off peak times, based on clinical need, in order to increase system capacity. 

• Advises Operations of the appropriate parameters for scheduling the patient’s ongoing visits, based on clinically indicated service requirements. 

• Informs patients and families of ParaMed policies and scheduling practices, as well as the expected time of care. 

• Maintains current and accurate patient records. 

• Shows respect for cultural needs, dignity, privacy, and confidentiality of patients and staff. 

• Stays abreast of changes in practice setting that affect scope of practice. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 

• Registration in good standing as a RPN/LPN with provincial governing bodies and minimum two years’ experience as 

a practicing nurse. 

• Working knowledge of applicable legislation including but not limited to Mental Health Act, Substitute Decisions Act, Healthcare Consent Act, Privacy / Personal Health Information Act, Occupational Health and Safety legislation and practices. 

• Knowledgeable in best practice standards for community health care and services. 

• Strong oral and written communication skills 

• Excellent organizational skills 

• Demonstrated competency in patient centered care principles and practices. 

• Knowledgeable of community resources available for patients and families. 

• Strong independent critical thinking and problem-solving skills. 

• Ability to provide a current, clear criminal back check with Vulnerable Position Screening (VPS)